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  • [ July 15, 2026 ] Russian Pantsir Missile Misfires and Hits Residential Buildings in Belgorod. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 14, 2026 ] France agrees to supply Ukraine with 16 Rafale fighter jets and a license to produce missiles. Air Platform
  • [ July 14, 2026 ] Israeli Rafael Offers Iron Dome Missile Production in India. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 14, 2026 ] Japan is setting up its first centralised intelligence agency to counter China. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Month: August 2024

Europe

Putin will soon receive more NATO as the technologically superior Switzerland military may abandon 500 years of neutrality

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

The Swiss Security Commission is calling for a review of the country’s neutrality since 1515. The report notes that Switzerland has already become a target of hybrid warfare – disinformation, espionage and cyberattacks. Experts recommend […]

Europe

President Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Air Force Chief

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the chief of Ukraine’s air force days after an F-16 pilot was killed defending against a large-scale Russian attack. In the first known Ukrainian loss of the US-made fighter jets, Lieutenant […]

Air Platform

Serbia signed contract to purchase 12 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Estonian military to receive Turkish-made YÖRÜK 4X4 armored vehicles

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

Estonian President Alar Karis recently visited Nurol Makina, a leading manufacturer in the Turkish defense industry. During his visit, Karis was accompanied by a delegation that included Estonian Ambassador to Ankara Väino Reinart and Turkish […]

Americas

US Army names newest combat vehicle M10 Booker

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

The U.S. Army named the M10 combat vehicle “Booker” during the Army Birthday Festival at the National Museum of the U.S. Army, June 10, 2023. The M10 Booker Combat Vehicle is named after two American […]

Air Platform

Philippines aims to purchase 40 fighter jets and mid-range missiles

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

The Philippines wants to upgrade its military with mid-range missiles and advanced fighter jets, two senior security officials said on Thursday, spending at least $33 billion as it modernises its defence in the face of […]

Air Platform

Serbia nearing a deal with Dassault Aviation to purchase Rafale fighter jets worth $3.4 billion

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

The Rafale fighter jet is set to gain another customer as France and its aerospace company, Dassault Aviation, are nearing an agreement with Serbia to sell between 10 to 12 of the omnirole fighter jets, […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s latest batch of F-16s has been equipped to conduct “full-spectrum electromagnetic warfare,” allowing them to rebuff Moscow’s jamming efforts and other electronic attacks on the battlefield. The US Air Force has successfully updated the […]

Europe

Ukraine Received 13 Terradyne Gurkha Special Armoured Ambulances

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

Medical evacuation vehicles are crucial in an armed conflict. They must be quick and powerful, capable off-road, and offer good protection from small-arms fire. Ukraine obviously needs many of these kinds of vehicles, and during […]

Europe

Hanwha Aerospace offers advanced Redback IFV combat vehicles to Romania

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

According to recent information released by the South Korean Defense Company Hanwha Aerospace, after the signature of a contract with Romania on July 10, 2024 for the supply of 54 K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer and […]

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  • Ukraine blew up Engels Airbase Housing Russia’s Nuclear Bomber

    March 26, 2025 0
    Ukraine has struck a key Russian airbase housing nuke bombers with footage showing a huge explosion rising into the sky. Russia Evacuates Nuclear Bombers From Engels Airbase Amid Constant Drone Attacks By UkraineDateJanuary 6, 2023A [...]
  • Which Countries Supply Arms To Myanmar’s Junta (Tatmadaw)?

    March 29, 2021 0
    The Myanmar army has shaped the country’s politics and external affairs since it gained independence from the British in 1948. Myanmar Army Deploys Air Defense Radar In Naypyidaw As “Sinophobia” Rises In MyanmarDateAugust 10, 2021Coup Or No [...]
  • Gripen E’s WAD Takes Situational Awareness to the Next Level

    July 30, 2021 0
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  • LIG Nex1 Signs $145M Contract To Supply Maritime Radars To South Korean Military

    June 1, 2021 0
    South Korean defense firm, LIG Nex1 Co., signed a 64 billion won ($145.2 million) contract to supply maritime surveillance radars which will be deployed along the country’s sea coast starting next year. South Korean LIG Nex1 Unveils Sea [...]
  • Raytheon Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Deliver Six NASAMS II Anti-air Missiles System To Ukraine

    December 1, 2022 0
    In Washington, a $1.2 billion contract for six National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (Nasams) for Ukraine was awarded to Raytheon, the Pentagon said. The United States has approved sending Ukraine a total of eight Nasams [...]
  • India’s New Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Starts 2nd Round Of Sea Trials

    November 2, 2021 0
    India’s indigenously-built aircraft carrier Vikrant left Cochin Shipyard at Kochi 24 October to begin a second round of sea trials in the southeast Arabian Sea. Indian Navy’s INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier To Start Basin TestsDateOctober [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Europe

    Turkey’s President Erdogan hails country’s warship building capabilities

  • Europe

    Mutiny Erupted Across Russian Armed Forces, Conscripts Shouting At Four Star General ‘F**king General’

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Air Force’s MQ-4C Triton HALE Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Made Its First Flight

  • Middle East

    Israeli, Saudi Arabia inching closer to normalize diplomatic relations

  • Europe

    Germany awarded a contract to acquire Damen MKS 180 Frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    European Countries Helping Taiwan Design And Build Submarines Domestically

  • Air Platform

    Why Doesn’t Sukhoi Name Fighters With Block Upgrades?

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Cut Steel For Third Type 026 Frigates, HMS Belfast

  • Middle East

    Qatar has ordered Hamas to leave Doha on U.S. request

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured trenches and dead bodies abandoned in Bakhmut by Russians

  • Infantry Weapons

    SHERSHEN Anti-Tank Guided Missile System

  • Europe

    Turkey Risks Further Sanctions if It Buys Second Batch of S-400

  • Americas

    The USAF And RAAF Join F-35 Training Partnership

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall To Bid For Future German Air Defense System

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine started using seized Chinese-made FN-16 MANPADs destined for Iran.

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Commentators Admit Russian Military Weren’t Ready For Full-scale Military Operations

  • Europe

    Sanction Buster: Russia’s Kalibr Missile, Orlan UAV And Ka-52 Helicopter Components Come From America, South Korea, Taiwan And Japan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon AGM-65 Maverick Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-25 failed to release landing gear in mid-air and crash landed in runway

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Purchases SM-6 Block 1 Missile For Its Navy

  • Europe

    Swedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has return to service following a lifetime extension

  • Europe

    Russian troops received Chinese ShaanXi Tiger 4×4 armored vehicle

  • Europe

    A large number of Russian casualties related to alcohol abuse, British intelligence report

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Confirms Delivery Of M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • AUV Platform

    An Indonesian fisherman catches a Chinese underwater spy drone between Australian and Indonesian waters.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army and Its Special Forces Started Raids In Gaza Strip

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Killed Russian General Oleg Tsokov

  • Europe

    The Czech-led initiative purchased one million ammunition for Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion

  • Defense Industry

    Australian companies to supply parts for Hunter class frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China built an airbase in disputed Bhutanese territory, for China, Bhutan will be a trial run before a full-scale Taiwan invasion

  • Air Platform

    H160M Guepard Joint Light Helicopter

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Hunts For Aerial Refueling Aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Arrow-3 Interceptor Missile Shot Down Houthi Ballistic Missiles For The First Time

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army sets to procure Stryker IFV and Humvee armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Greece Expressed Interest In Purchasing Seven American-made Constellation-class Frigates

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy Unveils Detailed Specifications Of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC)

  • South Asia

    United Nations barred Bangladesh’s DGFI, RAB, BGB, DB men from UN peacekeeping duty

  • Air Platform

    The US Navy to receive F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III By The End of May

  • Europe

    Desperate Putin To Meet Tyrant Kim Jong Un For New Shipment Of Ammunitions, Tanks And Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Purchased Turkish-made Long-range Artillery Rocket

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveils New FFM Frigate For Export Markets

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea shipping hundreds of Soviet-era ballistic missiles to Russia

  • Europe

    New Footage Shows American-made Bradley IFV Destroying Russia’s MT-LB Armored Fighting Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    New Zealand Received Its Final P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian soldiers gears are not suitable for winter combat, Russian former defense minister Igor Sergeyev says

  • Industry

    Turkish defense industry continues to boosting its capabilities

  • Europe

    Russia’s Aeroflot grounded all aircraft after pro-Ukrainian hackers launched massive cyber attacks on Aeroflot

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Aims to Become Top 10 Global Arms Dealer.

  • Americas

    American lawmakers urge U.S. to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Boeing’s Super Hornet Does Not Meet Canada’s FFCP Requirement: Report

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